Here you'll find throwing softball drills for softball teams and players of all ages. They are categorized to the left by beginner, intermediate and advanced drill levels. These throwing drills will improve accuracy, consistency, and arm strength as well as cut down on errors for you or your baseball team. Check the drills out, share them with your teams and tell us what you think. We always welcome suggestions of softball drills to add.

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  1. Quick Catch
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    Good drills for catchers looking to increase hand speed and quickness of release on throws.

  2. Speed Throw
    8 comments 3472 views

    Divide the team into groups of two. If an uneven number of players are present use a coach to fill one group. One member o...

  3. Proper Throwing Grip
    8 comments 3251 views

    A youth softball player should grip the ball with fingertips, not "palm" it. This softball instruction will help a young p...

  4. Throwing With Balance Drill
    6 comments 2752 views

    A youth player will learn how to play softball effectively with strong fielding mechanics. With these softball coaching t...

  5. Arms-Only Throwing
    5 comments 2470 views

    Use these softball tips to teach the technique for throwing the ball. Youth softball players must keep their elbows as hig...

  6. Four Star Drill
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    Throwing and catching are two of the most important skills for a ball player. Many throws in a game situation are between ...

  7. Criss-Cross Drill
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    Divide players into two teams ... X and Y. Team X competes against Team Y. The ball is thrown criss-cross down the line...

  8. T-Drills
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    Extend glove hand in front & pitching arm back forming a T Bring both down & snap ball into net

  9. Box Throw Drill
    1 comment 1374 views

    The objective of the drill is to practice throwing, catching and quick reaction. Trying to be the quickest group adds game...

  10. Teaching the Relay
    5 comments 1337 views

    Before putting your team through this drill explain: What a relay is What the purpose of a relay is When a relay is us...